Magical Ways To Use Fairy Lights for Weddings
When it comes to creating unforgettable ambience at your wedding, nothing captures the magic quite like fairy lights. At Exclusive Entertainments, we’ve helped transform historic venues like Allerton Castle and The Old Swan in Harrogate into fairytale settings using elegant and immersive lighting designs.
Whether you’re planning a grand celebration or an intimate gathering, here are inspiring and versatile ways to use
fairy lights for weddings.
1. The Grand Staircase Statement – Allerton Castle
At one of our most iconic installations at Allerton Castle, we designed a custom fairy light curtain across the length of the balcony. The golden glow compliments the architecture and works perfectly in tandem with LED up lighting to match any theme or aesthetic you might have in mind.
This style of wedding event lighting adds theatrical depth and is ideal for first looks, grand entrances, or the perfect silhouette moment.
2. Romantic Canopy Design – The Old Swan, Harrogate
For this timeless wedding in Harrogate, we suspended fairy light canopies from the ceiling beams, drawing the eye up and across the space. Paired with pink LED uplighters and wrapped fairy lights, the venue was bathed in warmth and elegance.
A fairy light canopy brings intimacy to large spaces, especially those with vaulted ceilings. It softens the room and creates a cosy, romantic atmosphere without overpowering other design elements.
3. Wrap-Around Pillars & Beams
Using vertical string lighting wrapped around support beams or columns can highlight structural beauty and tie lighting into the architecture. In neutral spaces, these lights introduce movement and dimension, helping define the wedding space and guide your guests’ flow through the room. They also help to fill any empty spaces in the architecture and give the whole space more volume.
4. Photo Backdrops with Glow
Looking for a stunning photo opportunity? Fairy light curtains are a brilliant way to create a glowing backdrop for selfies, speeches, or the sweetheart table. These work especially well behind cake tables, in entrances, or behind your DJ setup. Add greenery, voile, or mirrors to create a layered look without overwhelming the space.
5. Outdoor Magic for Evening Receptions
For Yorkshire venues with gardens, courtyards, or terraces, outdoor fairy lighting can turn any space into an enchanted garden. Wrap trees, bushes, or pergolas, or create floating light installations with festoon or curtain lights. This is ideal for summer weddings and can help keep the party going even as the sun sets.
Why Choose Exclusive Entertainments?
✔ Bespoke fairy light installations – tailored to each venue’s layout
✔ Venue partnerships – such as Allerton Castle & The Devonshire Arms
✔ LED uplighting, festoons, and canopy lighting – all available for hire
✔ Experienced in listed buildings – we preserve the venue’s character while enhancing it
✔ Fairy lights that wow – and that work, with reliable power distribution and safety-first setups
From York to Harrogate, Leeds to Skipton, we’re proud to provide wedding lighting hire that elevates every celebration. Whether you’re a bride or groom, a wedding planner, or a venue manager looking to enhance your offering, we’re here to collaborate and deliver something truly magical.
Contact us for a no-obligation quote
or venue consultation, and let’s create your dream setting!
